Monday, February 7, 2011

Waiting makes you crazy

Waiting makes you do crazy things.

(Author note: for those of you unaware of my waiting game this is the dealio - I sent my manuscript to a publisher. 4 weeks waiting time. Mass panic. Mixed emotions. Whole lot a want. Whole lot a waiting.)

Like I said, waiting makes you crazy.

I have been reinventing myself - Sim's style. In Sim's world I'm already published (seriously, I'm like JK Rowling already)

I watch movies (bad ones) - I saw The Roommate which only reminded me of my main character. Only positive, my main character isn't killer crazy, she's fun crazy (1 point Team Jen)

I have avoided baths - They lead to WAY too much thinking (both positive and negative - negative, definitely wins)

I've been cooking (I know) - I made tilapia in a bag and it didn't suck (actually it was flipping fantastic).

I also have time for laundry, cleaning, and other household chores (seriously it's insane, I should stop).

56 comments:

I used to think I was a patient person...but it really depends. I can be pretty patient dealing with complete morons, (just kill 'em with kindness), but when it comes to WAITING for something I'm off the charts mental.

LOL I'm just like you! I watch my favorite shows that I tape and never have time to watch. Fringe. . . now that will take your mind off the waiting. Happy thoughts Jen - your time is coming sooner than you think I bet!!!

I don't think any of us are good at waiting. You're doing the right thing by keeping busy. It's the only way to make the time pass more quickly. :) Good luck! And I agree with Liz, now's the time to start the next book.

I ripped out a wall once. I wanted to write. Really wanted to write. But every single time I sat down at my computer, my heart ached. I just couldn't do it. Ripping out a wall made me feel so much better. It occupied my mind, my hands, and when I was done, I had achieved something.

(A bit of wisdom here from the old crone...) Waiting is a waste of time. When you send something out, forget about it, let it go and get on with something else. Cooking is good, sign language EXCELLENT! Just remember to have fun.

So the idea of this post is to make us crazy while we wait with you, right? That's ok, since we're friends and all. Only make sure you don't forget to let us know when we're done waiting.Hope you have the greatest outcome.

Oh Jen, I wish you were closer - we could take a sign language class together. The waiting is the hardest part. And every writer I know has zero patience - kind of a cruel joke on us all, isn't it? With how slow this business moves? Distractions work best. I'm glad you're avoiding baths, but hope you are still showering. ;-)

I know waiting blows - but, look at everything you're getting done!! Yay! That's wonderful that you're learning sign language. Any new language is a challenge - I keep hoping I'll be tri-lingual one of these days... (still just the English, so far...) Haven't been up to much, exept writing, myself. But, I'd love to take a pottery class. :)